In Mexico, where Refettorio Mérida was supposed to officially launch in March 2020, the local staff had to postpone the opening. They decided, however, to get together, with the help of local chefs, community organizations, volunteers and partners, to create an emergency response plan. Thanks to their joint efforts, Refettorio Mérida has been managing to recover food surplus, transform it into nutritious take-away meals and deliver them across the city to people experiencing situations of vulnerability or isolation.